Getting older is quite an adventure, but can feel like a rollercoaster ride. We all know what happens when you are in a rollercoaster don't we.... one moment you are up on top of the world, and the next you are down into the ground. Being on that rollercoaster can be fun for some, but not all. Some people are really not feeling too good and happy when they get off and have terrible symptoms........ which we will not discuss here right now :-)
What is Menopause?
Surely when you were young you heard your mother talked about it, these days your friends might be talking about it and soon you will be experiencing it. So what exactly is Menopause, what can you expect during this time and what is the symptoms of this dreadful outlook of your future?
Menopause doesn't need to be frightening, they say that knowledge is power and I tend to agree with that. If you know what's coming, then you know what is coming as soon as it is coming :-) A whole mouthful.
Menopause is simply the time in your life that you reach where your monthly menstrual cycle stops. For some..... it means that your period has come to an end. As you know, every female has a finite number of eggs in the ovaries and estrogen and progesterone are the hormones responsible for the release of these eggs for fertilization.
With age, the release of these hormones decline so that the release becomes very irregular to a point where it stops completely. This time is known as the menopausal phase of your life.
When does Menopause occur?
Menopause occurs at different times and differs from one person to another. Some people believe that you will reach menopause the same age as your mom and grandmother did, give or take a few years.
Menopause usually occurs between the ages of 50-52, but some women do experience it as early as 35 and even as late as 60. There is no clearcut age when it will start, and neither how long it will last. This is due to the fact that not everyone is physiological the same, and there are many other factors that will definitely influence this process eg. surgery and certain medications.
Menopause can also occur after certain procedures like hysterectomies, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Stages of Menopause
There are 3 stages in Menopause and this whole process lasts about 15 years.
First stage
The first stage is known as perimenopause. The first stage are known by irregular periods and spotting due to the fluctuation of the hormones in the body. During this time, eggs are still being released from the ovaries, thus pregnancy is still a possibility, though ovulation will be sporadic.
Perimenopause usually lasts 2-5 years, but as previously said it can differ and there is no clear formula for the calculation of this stage. During this time, the fluctuation of the hormones can cause symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats and increased irritability.
Second stage
During the second stage, women will no longer experience any menstruation. As said this stage usually occurs around the age of 50 years. If menstruation is absent for 12 consecutive months, it is labeled Menopause.
During this time, estrogen levels will decline and the body will stop producing progesterone. This will cause the sufferer to have hot flashes, headaches and mood swings that can be unbearable for the rest of the family.
Third stage
The third and final stage is known as postmenopause. During this time the symptoms of menopause disappears, thus no more hot flashes, mood swings and sometimes unbearable headaches, so your family can live with you again.
The downturn of this stage is the fact that women now have an increased risk of osteoporosis, heart disease and urinary tract infections.
After menopause
This surely does not seem like a very happy time in a woman's life, but it need not be the end of the world as she knows it. Many women found this to be a happy and esciting time in their life as they are no longer bound to periods and hormones and can live without the fear of unwanted pregnancy.
Through education and acceptance, menopause can become one of the most enjoyable stages in a woman's life.
Symptoms of menopause
There are many symptoms associated with menopause. This includes but are not limited to:
- Heart palpitations
- Memory loss
- Irregular periods
- Loss of libido
- Fatigue
- Incontinence
- Head, pubic or whole body hair loss or thinning
- Weight gain
- Vaginal dryness
- Mood swings
- Hot flashes
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating
- Disorientation
- Dizziness, light headedness or episodes of loss of balance
- Change in fingernails (softer, crack or break easier)
- Changes in body odor
- Panic disorder or feelings of doom
- Breast pain
- Aching, sore joints, muscles and tendons
- Burning tongue, roof of mouth, bas taste or change in breath odor
- Gum problems
- Itchy, crawly skin
BUT.... this doesn't mean life has to come to an end either for you or the loved ones around you who so many times have to bear the consequences.
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